Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for confidence in realizing further reform and determination to overcome difficulties.

Fundamental rural reform is approaching in China, Premier Li Keqiang said during a trip to Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.

Premier Li said the reform should respect farmers' willingness and the most important purpose of reform is to ensure the well-being of farmers.

Premier Li said China must keep up a reasonable and considerable rate of growth, although it is unrealistic to expect the near double-digit growth rate.

China is working hard to solve key structural problems in its economic and social development, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday when addressing a special session of a renowned global think tank.

Premier Li Keqiang urged local authorities on Friday to follow the central government's lead in reforming government functions — to allow the market to have a bigger say, and provide a better service for the public.

China remains committed to deepening reforms in the pursuit of long-term and sustainable economic growth, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.
China confident in meeting economic targets
China needs reforms for economic development

Innovation should be one of the major driving forces of China's ongoing economic reforms and development in the future, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.

Premier Li Keqiang's talks in Gansu province on Monday underscored his determination that the nation should rely on reform, rather than pump-priming, to promote sustainable growth.

Premier Li Keqiang called on Wednesday for reform of funding methods for railways and for accelerated rail construction in central and western regions.

Premier Li Keqiang called on Wednesday for reform of funding methods for railways and for accelerated rail construction in central and western regions.

Li Keqiang, 57, was appointed Chinese premier on Friday, at a time when China has become the world's second largest economy. He is the first premier born after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 to hold dual academic degrees in economics and law.

Recent vows by Xi Jinping, new leader of the Communist Party of China (CPC), to continue the country's reform have struck a chord with academics.